MACo recently received a document from the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), describing how county payments of maintenance of effort (MOE) and additional pension payments will be calculated in state…
Below is a schedule of upcoming conferences and meetings of interest to local government officials. Confirm registration requirements prior to traveling to any meeting or conference. Wednesday, October 24 MACo…
In a recent federal court ruling, it was found that Baltimore County's pension system discriminated against older workers by requiring them to contribute more towards retirement than younger workers. As…
Below is a schedule of upcoming conferences and meetings of interest to local government officials. Confirm registration requirements prior to traveling to any meeting or conference. Wednesday, October 31 Board…
On October 25, MACo officials met with the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Eloise Foster, and DBM's Deputy Secretary, David Romans, to discuss budgetary initiatives for…
Description: An underappreciated but important part of managing county government is managing monies – meeting short-term obligations and long-term goals. Citizens expect prudent and responsible decision-making, but optimum returns can…
The Spending Affordability Committee, composed of members of the General Assembly and three public members, was briefed by the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) on November 13. The second meeting of…
Description: Recent Maintenance of Effort (MoE) changes and the transfer of a portion of teacher pension costs have presented not only budget challenges for the counties, but administrative challenges with…
